Been doing a bit of body work a piece at a time instead of attacking the whole body at once. I want to get the door jams finished out and colored before I concentrate on the larger areas. Cowl and windshield area are next on list, then doors.
Lee

Been thinking about a fake looking black vinyl top between the outside ribs. I am looking at a textured bed liner type stuff. Going to buy several brands for testing. Just can't make up my mind if I want to do it or not. Thoughts on this?
Drivers and passenger doors are ready for primer. Still got to get the rear door sanded and filled. Will probably prime those 3 at the same time. Then concentrate on the rest of the body.
Lee

Its a little late to be asking now, but what do you guys use to bust down the gelcoat before priming the body? I have always just killed the gloss and went with primer after that. 220 grit seemed to work pretty well.
Lee

I ended up going with using 150 with a air palm sander, and it seemed to bust it up okay. I used the same on my fiberglass trailer bodies and they seemed to hold paint just fine also. I guess if the paint blows off going down the road, I will do it different next time. I say that in a joking mannner,,,,I hope.
Lee

I have the tires, and exhaust back on now, so I can move the car out so I can get the doors painted. The color is Ford Tractor Red, Matt finish. I used Flatz paint and really like it. Goes on smooth and covers really well. I used less than half a gallon on what you see painted here.
Lee

looks great lee- your pics have helped me a lot! that thing with the straws and the grill -I would nave never thought of that!! im going to use that one for sure!---great job lee -----------------goufos

It is a one step process. The matte is a urethane finish, and no clear was used. I put on 3 coats. Goes on really nice, and goes a long way. Out of a gallon I still have a quart left for touch up.
Thanks for the complement,
Lee

Thanks SS. We had a good time, although it does get a little old after a while. You can only look at so many cars for so long. It was good seeing some old friends there. The car did get a bunch of lookers, and a few pats on the back.
Lee

SS, went to the Stray Kat 500 today. There were several cars there with the Flatz paint on them. It is real easy to use, and forgiving. Look up TCP Global. I used the Flatz 2. Going to use it on my 46 chopped coupe also, but in the black.
Thanks for the kind words, Lee